Ruth Edith Lewis, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, passed away peacefully at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017.

​Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2424 Grand Caillou Road in Houma. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery.

​She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Arthur) Lewis; one devoted granddaughter, Hope (Allen, Jr.) Wagner; one grandson, Clyde Outley; three great grandsons, Shawn, Jakhari and Jasshai Wagner; two godchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.